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About Us |
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Facilities Within the 18,000 sq. foot facility you will discover a large multi-purpose meeting room, cardiovascular and weight training facilities, locker rooms for men and women, and workshop and storage area for 400+ canoes, kayaks and rowing shells. |
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On the sandy shore of North Star Beach is a launching dock for the many human powered crafts that enjoy the beauty of the Newport’s Back Bay. With direct access to the Newport Harbor and the open ocean, NAC offers paddlers and rowers their choice of water environments. |
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Our members—beginners to Olympians |
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| Paddlers and rowers of every age and level of ability use the NAC to sharpen their skills in rowing, canoeing, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking. Beginners come to improve their physical condition, enjoy the aesthetic and competitive aspects of these sports and intrinsically experience the spirit of the NAC. The United States Rowing Association conducts National Team Training camps at the Center, numerous National Teams from Europe utilize this first class Aquatic Center throughout the year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The NAC hosts a variety of events during the year such as early morning breakfast get-togethers, races and regattas that provide an opportunity to hone competitive skills and several fund-raising events. Rowing and paddling clubs are invited to the regattas hosted by the center and NAC members have the opportunity to travel to races regionally, nationally and internationally. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Our master/open rowing, canoe, outrigger canoe and kayak teams have won
numerous National Championship titles from the Pacific to the Atlantic
coasts. Collectively, NAC members have won twelve Olympic Gold Medals. More about Membership |
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Open to the Public |
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In addition to the programs for members, the Newport Aquatic Center
offers classes to the general public. It is not necessary to be a member
to participate, although special discounts do apply. Various classes
from local instructors as well as colleges are offered through the
center. For businesses and corporations looking for a team building experience, we host outrigger corporate challenge regattas where we bring the excitement of authentic outrigger canoe racing to your company. With the combination of physical, mental and emotional strategies involved, your teams on 6-12 person outrigger canoes will learn important lessons that translate into the competitive world of business. The NAC also offers memberships by the hour for
those who want to rent kayaks for a leisurely paddle around the bay.
Private lessons in all disciplines are also available for those
interested in improving their skills or learning new ones. |
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Junior Programs |
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Junior Canoe/Kayak: |
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| With this successful outreach program, we
provide “at-risk” youth from local schools an opportunity to participate using
the Center’s resources and a chance to compete with young people through out
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11-18 train and compete year round. The team consists of all levels of
skill and ability and includes our project pride athletes. Athletes
have a chance to travel both nationally and internationally. More about Canoe/ Kayak |
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Junior Rowing: Over 100 students our Junior Rowing program
is one of the largest on the West Coast competing on a national level. The
majority of athletes receive P.E. credit from their school districts and a large
percentage of our rowers continue on to receive scholarships to row at
prestigious four year institutions. Competing throughout California, this year
the team sent athletes to medal at the Junior National Championships in
Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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| Each summer
the NAC comes alive as summer camp brings in kid’s of all ages to
fall in love with aquatic sports. Our Kid’s Paddle Camps
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kid’s ages 8-12 the opportunity to be exposed to kayaking and
paddling while our Novice and
Advanced Rowing camps prepare high
school aged kid’s for the competitive Junior Rowing Team. |
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Major Events: Throughout the year the NAC hosts various events which attract those from the community and beyond. |
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The Newport Autumn Rowing Festival
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the West Coast’s premier Fall Rowing Regatta. With over 1300
competitors, the festival attracts collegiate, high school, master’s
men and women and elite level rowers from across the nation. |
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The Dragon Boat Festival
is a
colorful display of Chinese tradition and culture. Music, racing and costume
make this an great spectator event. |
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The Hal Rosoff Classic
is a Canoe Kayak race the 2 week of February. It is
a Flatwater race through the Harbor. The annual race attracts between 90-100
participants from Southern California. |
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Board of Directors
The Newport Aquatic Center is a stand alone non-profit organization 501-C3. It
is managed by a Board of Directors made up of NAC members. The Center is run by
an Executive Director and our staff, trainers, and instructors are some of the
most qualified professionals in their area of expertise—former and current
Olympians, trophied racers, and acclaimed teachers. They know how to evoke the
exhilaration of physical performance while maintaining a high standard of
safety. |
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